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Christian Era

the era beginning with the year 1, formerly thought to be that of the birth of Jesus Christ (born probably c. 8-4 ): (or ) marks dates in this era, (or ) marks dates before it

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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